Kithira Airport

LGKC / KIT

Kithira Island, GR

Last Updated
May 14, 19:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
19:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
15 kt
260° G25 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LGKC 141950Z 26015G25KT 9999 FEW014 15/15 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,045 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,445 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kithira Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 6.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 13-knot crosswind component (gusting to 22 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LGKC 142300Z 1500/1509 27015KT 9999 FEW014 TEMPO 1500/1503 27015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKC
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
4,794 ft 98 ft ASP 26°
7.5 kt 13.0 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LGKC

1,370 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Kithira Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 11.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 32°C with an average of 15.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 11.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
30%
E
7.4%
SE
3.7%
S
11.7%
SW
10%
W
27.6%
NW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: 4°C to 32°C
4°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September May November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,370 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kithira Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LGKC
IATA Code: KIT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,045 ft MSL

Location

City: Kithira Island
Country: GR
Latitude: 36.273978°
Longitude: 23.016719°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,794 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kithira Airport

Kithira Airport (LGKC/KIT) is located in Kithira Island, GR at an elevation of 1,045 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 4,794 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,370 weather observations shows LGKC maintains VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 22.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LGKC come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 11.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, May, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 15.8°C (60°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.17 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,370 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.